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Lisa McCarton, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Anxiety and Family Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Practical problem solving
About Lisa
Lisa McCarton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, mood disorders, and life changes. Lisa also supports those dealing with ADHD, anger, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and relationship challenges.
She trained at Virginia Commonwealth University and began clinical work in a residential treatment setting for children who had experienced abuse. That work included individual therapy and case management with children and families. Over two decades she has continued to work in psychotherapy across a range of situations and difficulties.
Her approach is practical and goal oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that get in the way. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered methods to focus on how relationships and personal values affect choices.
Sessions emphasize hands-on problem solving. People learn ways to recognize thinking patterns, try alternative responses, and build new habits. Lisa describes her work as focused on clear goals and steps people can use outside sessions.
She sees issues that include family problems, parenting stress, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and coping after loss or separation. She also addresses impulsivity, dissociation, eating and food-related issues, and other complex challenges that affect daily life.
How CBT, attachment work, and client-centered care translate online
Lisa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT uses structured exercises and short experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it helps people notice patterns in how they connect with others. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective, listening closely and building sessions around the issues the person brings up.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will review goals, preferences, and practical constraints together, and then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts pace and techniques as people learn which ideas and exercises help them most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. It also lets people pick shorter check-ins or video meetings depending on what works best for them, and reduces the need to rearrange a whole day for an appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family and parenting concerns, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions tend to focus on specific skills and homework to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and began her work after earning a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000, including early work in residential treatment for abused children.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I do sessions from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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